418: 14 Deals in 16 Months: How Alex Camacho Found his Mastery in Deal Finding

<p>Alex Camacho has had quite an <strong>interesting career path</strong>, and he’s just getting started! From a bank teller, to the mortgage business, to<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companies/property-management" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> property management</a>, and even <strong>Airbnb arbitraging</strong>, Alex took his time in acquiring the <strong>skills to succeed in real estate</strong>.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear Alex talk about how he became successful at <strong>locking down deals</strong>, finding the “<strong>pain points</strong>” of sellers, and how to have empathy when closing. You’ll also hear how he <strong>analyzed over 5,000+ deals</strong>, leading him at one point to close on <strong>8 deals in one month</strong> (seriously!)</p><p>You’ll hear Alex go through his<strong> off and on-market strategies</strong>, and how to steer clear of deals that won’t make the cut. In just 16 months on his own, he’s done 14 deals, some with <strong>six-figure profits </strong>(each), and how he’s using social media to get even more!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul><li>The <strong>importance of apprenticeships</strong> in real estate</li><li>The art of<strong> saying “no” </strong>as you grow into your role</li><li>Why it’s crucial to surround yourself with <strong>high-level investors</strong> and entrepreneurs</li><li>How to get great at <strong>analyzing deals</strong>, so you can close on the best ones!</li><li>Using the <strong>“LAPS” funnel</strong> to drive leads and grow your portfolio</li><li>Finding the “<strong>pain points</strong>” sellers have, and how to empathize with them</li><li>Using social media as a tool, instead of a distraction</li><li><strong>And SO much more!</strong></li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="http://biggerpockets.com/forums" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Forums</a></li><li><a href="http://biggerpockets.com/alerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Keyw